Computerific Chaos! Surviving Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 2023
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Date: 2023-09-30
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Otodus
Hey Clint (and Luke, Clark here, I'm the guy who had the restored Atari 2600 kiosk this year. Honestly quite surprised we were stationed right next to each other once again, haha. Absolutely love this show ever since I first started attending in (I think) 2019. The people we meet and the interesting/amazing stuff we get to see is no understatement, and a pleasure every time! I personally ended up coming home with more than I brought for once too, lol. Hopefully next year I can bring another impressive main display piece, and this time I'll make sure there's more room ahead of time as I actually got REALLY lucky that I was able to open up the wall to make a whole other pathway/space. That could have been even more of a nightmare in that corner with how many people piled up. Definitely agree that there needs to be a que line next time for all the content creators (especially you. One last thing, I will mention that I do still have the LAN Party in a Box aka the Cubix subsystem, so if you're still interested in that at all, let me know! Anyhow, I'm sure I'll se you again either next year or sometime in between at another event like MGC again. See ya!
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Hey Clint (and Luke, Clark here, I'm the guy who had the restored Atari 2600 kiosk this year. Honestly quite surprised we were stationed right next to each other once again, haha. Absolutely love this show ever since I first started attending in (I think) 2019. The people we meet and the interesting/amazing stuff we get to see is no understatement, and a pleasure every time! I personally ended up coming home with more than I brought for once too, lol. Hopefully next year I can bring another impressive main display piece, and this time I'll make sure there's more room ahead of time as I actually got REALLY lucky that I was able to open up the wall to make a whole other pathway/space. That could have been even more of a nightmare in that corner with how many people piled up. Definitely agree that there needs to be a que line next time for all the content creators (especially you. One last thing, I will mention that I do still have the LAN Party in a Box aka the Cubix subsystem, so if you're still interested in that at all, let me know! Anyhow, I'm sure I'll se you again either next year or sometime in between at another event like MGC again. See ya!
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Thomas
I attended this year's frstival for the first time. I live about an hour and change away. I was blown away by the number of things and people, yet i still managed to spend plenty of moneyband bring plenty of neat systems home. Not being able to get in to see the you tube panel discussion live was the biggest bummer for me, but hopefully they can find a bigger space and that the event continues to grow. I was gonna stop and say hi but there was always a line haha. Maybe next time!
Also definatly relate to the sensory overload about the neatest things being under my nose, definatly saw a few things I wish now I had paid more attention to.
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I attended this year's frstival for the first time. I live about an hour and change away. I was blown away by the number of things and people, yet i still managed to spend plenty of moneyband bring plenty of neat systems home. Not being able to get in to see the you tube panel discussion live was the biggest bummer for me, but hopefully they can find a bigger space and that the event continues to grow. I was gonna stop and say hi but there was always a line haha. Maybe next time!
Also definatly relate to the sensory overload about the neatest things being under my nose, definatly saw a few things I wish now I had paid more attention to.
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cryomancer199X
Line def did not know it was for shirts when I was waiting. Got a lot shorter once someone told us. was a good time, nice greeting you. may have somewhat jacked up some muscles carrying around stuff the whole day, oops. i bought three laptops for under 40 dollars and all of them work and had their power cords, so that's cool. one of them is an odd gateway gaming laptop with what seems to be a custom metal logo for. a company that makes chainsaws? yeah alright, sure.
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Line def did not know it was for shirts when I was waiting. Got a lot shorter once someone told us. was a good time, nice greeting you. may have somewhat jacked up some muscles carrying around stuff the whole day, oops. i bought three laptops for under 40 dollars and all of them work and had their power cords, so that's cool. one of them is an odd gateway gaming laptop with what seems to be a custom metal logo for. a company that makes chainsaws? yeah alright, sure.
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tacocitycraz
It was awesome to get to see you and Luke at VCF, and to get some stickers signed from you! I definitely was anxious so I didn't get to demo as many machines as I could have, so maybe if I make the drive from Wisconsin next year again I'll definitely spend more time demoing and talking to the exhibitors. I think I had a permanent look of awe on my face the entire time I was at the Waterford banquet hall.
Any thoughts on the Midwest Gaming Classic next year?
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It was awesome to get to see you and Luke at VCF, and to get some stickers signed from you! I definitely was anxious so I didn't get to demo as many machines as I could have, so maybe if I make the drive from Wisconsin next year again I'll definitely spend more time demoing and talking to the exhibitors. I think I had a permanent look of awe on my face the entire time I was at the Waterford banquet hall.
Any thoughts on the Midwest Gaming Classic next year?
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aenoymotors
I (and my buddy) had the table that had 200+ Macs and I also couldn't ever really leave to see the rest of the exhibits. Thank goodness we were able to rehome everything except one lonely Mac Performa 600 that I took back home with me so that way next year I'll probably just do one table and set up a few things for people to play with and leave that poor Performa to it's own devices. Was good to see you, though! Oh, that Duo 280 at the end was from us as well.
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I (and my buddy) had the table that had 200+ Macs and I also couldn't ever really leave to see the rest of the exhibits. Thank goodness we were able to rehome everything except one lonely Mac Performa 600 that I took back home with me so that way next year I'll probably just do one table and set up a few things for people to play with and leave that poor Performa to it's own devices. Was good to see you, though! Oh, that Duo 280 at the end was from us as well.
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Technicolor
I understand Clint s apprehension about lack of security, but the outdoor stuff that sprung up and the general vibe is all so organic and old school. There has to be a way to meet in the middle on this. Growth does mean more rules, but with this kind of community there definitely can be a way to keep a bit more order in the amazing chaos, but not kill the vibe or ruin the feel that this conference creates.
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I understand Clint s apprehension about lack of security, but the outdoor stuff that sprung up and the general vibe is all so organic and old school. There has to be a way to meet in the middle on this. Growth does mean more rules, but with this kind of community there definitely can be a way to keep a bit more order in the amazing chaos, but not kill the vibe or ruin the feel that this conference creates.
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Bobby
About 10: 40 = Real pizza pies! So hard to find those, I remember when Pizza Hut came out with their version ages ago, the Priazzo, back in 85. I absolutely LOVED those as a kid, sadly they discontinued them, but I never forgot about them & every now & then I would try to find at least something like it here in Atlanta. A few years ago I finally found a place, where I could dine-in or even have it delivered.
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About 10: 40 = Real pizza pies! So hard to find those, I remember when Pizza Hut came out with their version ages ago, the Priazzo, back in 85. I absolutely LOVED those as a kid, sadly they discontinued them, but I never forgot about them & every now & then I would try to find at least something like it here in Atlanta. A few years ago I finally found a place, where I could dine-in or even have it delivered.
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Cheap&Cheerful
Always great watching you rock up to the Clarion, Clint. I really dig that shareware! From a fan in Australia: )
Edit: Re: Unable to see the show properly. Maybe take some tips from Adam Savage. He had the same problem, could no longer browse the (maker) shows he loved, so each year he now goes in disguise! LGR in disguise. now THAT is something I'd like to see.
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Always great watching you rock up to the Clarion, Clint. I really dig that shareware! From a fan in Australia: )
Edit: Re: Unable to see the show properly. Maybe take some tips from Adam Savage. He had the same problem, could no longer browse the (maker) shows he loved, so each year he now goes in disguise! LGR in disguise. now THAT is something I'd like to see.
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Kevin
I loved the show. I had never been to one despite living close and I was shocked at how large of an event this was. I really enjoyed the vendors popping up in the parking lot. So much fun to browse. I'll be back next year for sure. Despite the issues with security, and space, this show is really incredible for being free and the organizers should be extremely proud.
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I loved the show. I had never been to one despite living close and I was shocked at how large of an event this was. I really enjoyed the vendors popping up in the parking lot. So much fun to browse. I'll be back next year for sure. Despite the issues with security, and space, this show is really incredible for being free and the organizers should be extremely proud.
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CRTified
Hahaha! Going to use an old system, then belatedly realising that the debt has come due on the quick-n-dirty gear swap you pulled a couple months ago for another project - this is peak retro PC. I have done this enough times now, that I eventually evolved into sometimes taping a quickly scrawled paper note inside the case - Change the multipliers! , etc. :)
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Hahaha! Going to use an old system, then belatedly realising that the debt has come due on the quick-n-dirty gear swap you pulled a couple months ago for another project - this is peak retro PC. I have done this enough times now, that I eventually evolved into sometimes taping a quickly scrawled paper note inside the case - Change the multipliers! , etc. :)
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Dread
I get second hand exhaustion just thinking of prepping, loading up gear, driving or flying miles away, setup for 2 days and then undo and back home again. I kinda wish these things could be a week or something with the prospect of lower traffic days where you can enjoy without claustrophobia and being rushed, but I understand why they aren't.
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I get second hand exhaustion just thinking of prepping, loading up gear, driving or flying miles away, setup for 2 days and then undo and back home again. I kinda wish these things could be a week or something with the prospect of lower traffic days where you can enjoy without claustrophobia and being rushed, but I understand why they aren't.
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Colin
Honestly VCF has kind of outgrown its usual conference center. Like you mentioned, even with every room being utilized things were still absolutely packed and tables were spilling out of the building, and parking was chaos. If it continues growing like this a bigger location will be a must very soon.
TYSM for signing my Thinkpad btw!
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Honestly VCF has kind of outgrown its usual conference center. Like you mentioned, even with every room being utilized things were still absolutely packed and tables were spilling out of the building, and parking was chaos. If it continues growing like this a bigger location will be a must very soon.
TYSM for signing my Thinkpad btw!
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Nart
Mr. Clint wish you all the best, always happy to see another video of yours.
Whoever attended that event may not know how lucky they are. I am making my own VCF at home in the little space I have though I don't have that kind of vintage stuff but am happy with what I have. I wish we could have such an event in the Middle East!
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Mr. Clint wish you all the best, always happy to see another video of yours.
Whoever attended that event may not know how lucky they are. I am making my own VCF at home in the little space I have though I don't have that kind of vintage stuff but am happy with what I have. I wish we could have such an event in the Middle East!
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Hotlog
Clearly the worst thing about VCF is, I keep forgetting about it and it's not closer to me. Plenty of room in Aurora/Naperville.
Since it'll be awhile before I can ask in person. What do you think of taking a trip to Sioux City Iowa/ North Sioux City S. Dakota? There's a building with a more Holstein look you might like.
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Clearly the worst thing about VCF is, I keep forgetting about it and it's not closer to me. Plenty of room in Aurora/Naperville.
Since it'll be awhile before I can ask in person. What do you think of taking a trip to Sioux City Iowa/ North Sioux City S. Dakota? There's a building with a more Holstein look you might like.
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Joseph
These videos are so cool. It reminds me of going to computer shows back in the late 1990s and early 2000s with my uncle. I was 10 when I started going to these shows and into my teens. Sadly, these shows don't exist anymore in my area. Beige plastic and huge CRT monitors as far as the eye can see. Good times.
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These videos are so cool. It reminds me of going to computer shows back in the late 1990s and early 2000s with my uncle. I was 10 when I started going to these shows and into my teens. Sadly, these shows don't exist anymore in my area. Beige plastic and huge CRT monitors as far as the eye can see. Good times.
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branscombe
super popular guy it looks like
not sure what I would ask you in person, other than to say thanks but I dont need to waste your time to do that
everything I need to know about and from you, are shared in these here video series.
thanks for taking us along for the journey
JB in Canada
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super popular guy it looks like
not sure what I would ask you in person, other than to say thanks but I dont need to waste your time to do that
everything I need to know about and from you, are shared in these here video series.
thanks for taking us along for the journey
JB in Canada
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protoman111
Thanks so much for both videos, Clint. It must have been a huge boatload of work with the convention traveling and whatnot. Both videos were absolutely amazing to watch.
Glad you recovered relatively quickly after the convention. You even had some unexpected guests also lol.
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Thanks so much for both videos, Clint. It must have been a huge boatload of work with the convention traveling and whatnot. Both videos were absolutely amazing to watch.
Glad you recovered relatively quickly after the convention. You even had some unexpected guests also lol.
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atrocity3010
This is really cool, but at the same time absolutely swamped which is impressive for such a niche hobby. There are just way, way too many people. Reminds me of going to Universal where you have to fight through a crowd of people and wait 90 minutes in line for a 5 minute ride.
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This is really cool, but at the same time absolutely swamped which is impressive for such a niche hobby. There are just way, way too many people. Reminds me of going to Universal where you have to fight through a crowd of people and wait 90 minutes in line for a 5 minute ride.
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theartisanrogue
I'm going to need to pick up some of that LGR merch! Do you only sell that at shows?
Also, this video was GOLD, thank you so much for the coverage that you got! I do so many other kinds of conventions, but this looks like a whole other adventure to experience!
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I'm going to need to pick up some of that LGR merch! Do you only sell that at shows?
Also, this video was GOLD, thank you so much for the coverage that you got! I do so many other kinds of conventions, but this looks like a whole other adventure to experience!
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That
15: 05
Oh hey, I think that's me with the Star Trek Game! That was a great show, honestly, and do agree they should probably get a little better crowd control or a bigger venue for the next show. although there was something weirdly old school about how sprawling it was.
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15: 05
Oh hey, I think that's me with the Star Trek Game! That was a great show, honestly, and do agree they should probably get a little better crowd control or a bigger venue for the next show. although there was something weirdly old school about how sprawling it was.
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